Three horses to pull nation's economic growth: PM Phúc

PM Phúc said the task of economic recovery was more urgent than ever and that Việt Nam must make use of the fact it has controlled the COVID-19 pandemic early.

5G creates innovation opportunities for all economic sectors in Việt Nam

The development of 5G in Việt Nam will be the foundation for innovation for all economic sectors in the country, said Nguyễn Phong Nhã, deputy general director of the Authority of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Việt Nam FDI inflows to accelerate despite de-globalisation

A new wave of foreign direct investment driven by global events such as the US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic is imminent in Việt Nam, and it will have a much bigger impact on the economy than previous FDI inflows, according to investment fund VinaCapital.

Việt Nam makes progress in public budget accountability The International Budget Partnership (IBP) chose CID to conduct the open budget survey (OBS) 2019 in Việt Nam.

Gold prices ease after soaring

Local gold prices eased lightly yesterday after soaring to its 8.5 year highest near VNĐ50 million (US$2,168) per tael (1.2 ounce) on Wednesday. A same trend was reported in the global market.

Fitch Solutions revises up Việt Nam’s 2020 GDP growth   Fitch Solutions have revised up its 2020 real GDP growth forecast for Việt Nam slightly to 3.0 per cent, from 2.8 per cent previously.

PM asks ministries to ensure SME support policies Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked relevant ministries, localities and organisations to increase the enforcement of the Law on Supporting Small and Medium – Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to create favourable conditions for them to overcome the difficult time and develop their business.

SCIC sells shares at Khánh Hòa Seafood Export JSC The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) will sell its shares at the Khánh Hòa Seafood Export Joint Stock Company on July 22, 2020.

Brazilian Amazon sees worst June in 13 years for forest fires Amazon forest fires in Brazil increased by 19.5 per cent in June compared to the same month last year, making it the worst June in 13 years, authorities revealed on Wednesday.

Cleaners' lives turned upside down by COVID-19

It was March 31, the day Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc announced the 14-day social distancing orders across Việt Nam, meaning all unnecessary services – including home cleaning – must be suspended.